This 1976 13¢ First Day Cover features the American Craftsman stamp issued as part of the U.S. Bicentennial Era series. The cover is postmarked Lanesboro, Massachusetts on August 6, 1976, the official first day of issue, with a crisp black circular date cancel.
The stamp honors the tradition of American handcraftsmanship during the nation's founding era, depicting classic tools of the trade. The cachet illustrates a classic wooden rocking chair alongside a red intertwined star logo marked 1776–1976, tying the design directly to the Bicentennial theme.
A notable detail is the postmark location: Lanesboro, MA (Hancock R3), near the historic Hancock Shaker Village, renowned for its fine Shaker furniture and craftsmanship—making the cancel especially appropriate for this issue.
This clean, well-centered FDC is an appealing addition for collectors of Bicentennial stamps, American folk art, or topical crafts and trades philately.
